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Definition of below decks in US English:

below decks

adverb & adjective

‘This trend is now showing itself on dayboats, with skippers converting unused space below decks to bunk-rooms priced as low £5 per night.’

‘To minimize maintenance, the only wood used in the entire boat is the tiller and the only opening to the area below deck is the companionway.’

‘The ship's company fought hard to recover the damaged compartments, but were thwarted by a fierce fire which raged below decks.’

‘The mines were found by his ship's company concealed below decks in a barge.’

‘Detached planks are scattered on the deck or below deck.’

‘Its design allows huge amounts of space below decks, including spacious cabins and a saloon as big as a tennis court.’

‘Shortly afterward the guards herded the men below decks to the berthing area for the journey to Wonson.’

‘The group were interested in a variety of specialisations although many were keen in working below decks as a Marine Technical sailor.’

‘‘I deeply respect the stokers and sailors who are below decks working in the most oppressive and most demanding conditions,’ he said.’

‘Other small huts on the deck cover a hatchway below decks and the rigging store.’

‘As the exhausted and injured men slept below decks the ship was struck amidships by a torpedo from a German E-boat and she broke in two, sinking in just 15 seconds.’

‘There was soon an eager string of sailors taking the vital stores from below decks to the two helicopters.’

‘Many of those who shipped below decks in the service of the empire could not even read, despite the educational reforms that were even then beginning to sweep Britain.’

‘I could imagine that space below decks would be limited.’

‘Once embarked, the team dispersed aft, below decks and to the bridge to swiftly gain control of the vessel.’

‘Visitors can witness typical scenarios played out by crew members in costume and find out about the horrible conditions below deck in which sailors lived and died.’

‘Pallets of materials and foodstuffs were hoisted onto the ship and and whisked away below decks by waiting stores parties.’

‘All that time below decks allows the engineers to become one with their equipment, like a mechanic with his prize car on which he knows every ding, every wire and the exact pitch of the engine when it is working correctly.’